Leafy Reed Grass

Leafy Reed Grass is a somewhat rare CA endemic perennial bunchgrass, ranked CNPS 4.2 due to its limited distribution along the northern coast ranges from Mendocino county northwards. Grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, with a beautiful fountain-like form, and tolerates a wide range of soils with good drainage.

Found in the forests and coastal scrublands, Leafy Reed Grass grows well with Seapink (Armeria maritima), Point Reyes Ceanothus (C. gloriosus), Clarkias, Yerba Buena, Coast Buttercup, and lupines. This is a great option for a lumpy lawn, or to provide texture to a coastal garden.

Lifeform: Grass, Perennial

Sun:

Water: Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Ground Cover

Container	Stub
Ecological Value	Likely host to the Arctic Skipper.
Ethnobotanical Uses	None reported for this species, though other reed grasses have numerous uses for weaving fiber, mats, and containers.
Distribution	California's northern coast, Klamath Ranges, and outer North Coast ranges
Elevation	0-1250 m
Habitat	Northern coastal scrub, evergreen forest, rocky outcrops, crevices, bluffs, cliffs, typically close to the coast
Communities	North Coastal Coniferous Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub